C385 10 04/2012VHC200 / VHC200EXPGBPrimary and HEPA filter disassembly andreplacementWARNING!When the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuumhazardous substances, the filters becomecontaminated, therefore:■ work with care and avoid spilling the vacuumeddust and/or material;■ place the disassembled and/or replaced filter in asealed plastic bag;■ dispose of the filter in accordance with the lawsin force.WARNING!Filter replacement is a serious matter. The filter mustbe replaced with one of identical characteristics,filtering surface and category.Otherwise the vacuum cleaner will not operatecorrectly. Refer to HEPA warnings on page 8.Primary filter replacementFigure 7Before proceeding with these operations, turn the vacuumcleaner off and disconnect it from the pneumatic system.■ Release the stop (1), unscrew the filter shaker knob (2).■ Release the closing band (3).■ Lift cap (4).■ Lift filter (5) and unscrew the filter clamp (6) on bearingring (7).■ Unscrew cage (8) and overturn the filter, exposingcoupling clamp (9).■ Release the clamps and detach the cage from the filter.■ Dispose of the filter according to local laws andregulations.■ Fit the new filter and secure it in the cage with specialclamps. Assemble the components in the reverse orderof disassembly.WARNING!Take care not to raise dust when this operation iscarried out. Wear a P3 mask and other protectiveclothing plus protective gloves (DPI) suited to thehazardous nature of the dust collected, refer to thelaws in force.If necessary contact the manufacturer’s Service Center.HEPA filter assembly or replacementWARNING!Do not attempt to clean the HEPA filter. Replace thefilter in necessary.Figure 81. Cap2. Closing band3. Filter shaker stop4. Filter shaker knob5. Ringnut6. Disc7. HEPA filter8. Filter plateBefore proceeding with these operations, turn the vacuumcleaner off and disconnect the pneumatic system.Assembly1. Release stop (3) and unscrew filter shaker knob (4),release closing band (2) and remove cap (1).2. Insert HEPA filter (7) and disc (6) on filter plate (8), thentighten ringnut (5). Replace cap (1), lock it with closingband (2) screw on filter shaker knob (4) and lock withstop (3).Replacement1. Proceed as indicated in step 1 of the assemblingprocedure.2. Unscrew ringnut (5), and remove disc (6).3. Change filter (7) and replace the cap by proceeding inthe reverse order.To dispose of the filter put it in a sealed plastic bag anddispose of it in accordance with the laws in force.